this tool is perfect for getting stuff in tough spots like under the stairs, behind the headboard, the back of the cupboard, off the top shelf, and even under the car seat.Wish I had found this earlier, would have saved my shoulder from a rotator cuff injury from reaching too hard for stuff.

I am handicapped,I call this my picker-upper. It works for me. I pick up things off the floor. I've never tried to get something down, as shown in the picture. Not sure if I could control it doing something over my head.

I choose this product to help change overhead job instructions at my work, I came back from vacation and my much needed tool is missing so I'm ordering more, I can not get by a day without my pickup tool.

Best Answer:It appears to be a heavy plastic....I haven't picked up anything real heavy with it...use it often to reach things under beds, I put a Xmas hat & scarf on a deer mount that was way up high....reach socks behind drying machine...so mostly to reach things that are hard to get to....haven't used with anything real heavy yet....It is a needed household item in my opinion....

It is made of plastic. If you don't lean on it , it will last a long time. It is light and quite effective. I have tried more expensive ones, but found them to be quite heavy. I have arthritis in my hands and this works for me.